Kenwood HD-5MD RDS (Radio Data System)

HD-5MD/EN

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Basic

RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broad-

cast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broad-

cast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.

This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data :

PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :

•

The tuner automatically searches for a station which is

currently broadcasting a specified program type

(genre).

PS (Program Service Name) Display :

When an RDS broadcast is received, the station

name is automatically displayed.

÷Some functions may not be provided or be given

different names depending on countries or areas.

RDS (Radio Data System)

(For U.K. and Europe)

Before using RDS

For reception of RDS stations, the auto memory function must be used to preset the stations. During

the auto memory function, the presetting sequence priority will be given to the RDS stations.

FM

TUNED

MHz

STEREO

PTY

L

R

3010 5310(–dB)

MD

R·D·S

Contents

Main For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Other countries................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable* * AC voltage selection Special features Accessories Unpacking Keep this manual handy for future reference. Before applying power Contents Preparation section Knowledge sections Basic section Application section IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS safe operation. Preparation Caution: Read this page carefully to en- sure safe operation. System connections CAUTION Connection of accessory antennas 3 CAUTION Malfunction of microcomputer Connection of the speaker system Connection of FM outdoor antenna (sold separately) FM outdoor antenna Connection of a subwoofer (sold separately) Connection of a cassette deck (sold separately) In case of digital connection Connection to an external source (audio equipment) In case of analog connection Controls and indicators Main unit Display 123 4 567 8 !@ $ 0 9 #% ^ * ) & ( Remote control unit Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries Operation HD-5MD/EN Basic use method 6 Decrease Increase 3 0+10 Muting the sound temporarily Adjust the left/right volume balance Listening to the original sound of the source (source direct) Basic use method Adjusting the tone Basic use method TONE CONTROL TONE CONTROL setting Listening with use of TONE CONTROL Page 7STOP 7STOP CD1, CD2, CD3 1 4 SET CD6 Playback of CD 1. Load a disc. 1 2 3 2. Start playback. To pause playbackTo stop playback Skipping tracks Playback from desired track In regard to display of the CD time In regard to title display Playback of CD Playback of MD 4 1 7STOP 7STOP SET MD6 Skipping tracks Playback from desired track In regard to display of the MD time In regard to title display To fast forward and backward Receiving broadcast station 22 4 1,2 3 3 4 Channel space setting One-by-one presetting (Manual preset) Receiving broadcast station Tuning to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning) RDS (Radio Data System) This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data : (For U.K. and Europe) Before using RDS Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto memory function. 1. Select the PTY search mode. 2. Select the desired program type. Use program type table on the right for your conve- nience. Selection with the 4 or key. Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) 3. Start the search. To change to a different program type : Press the P.MODE/RDS DISP. key Repeat steps 1., 2., 3. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching. Listening to an AUX/TAPE input source 22 1,2 44 1. Press the AUX/TAPE key. In regard to long-play MD stereo recording and playback In regard to long-play stereo recording (LP2, LP4) Stamp function (STAMP) Types of record mode 1. Make the MD recording preparations. Recording to MD Recording of radio broadcasts (analog recording) Recording from a CD (digital/analog recording*) Recording from tape (analog recording) Recording from external equipment (AUX) (analog recording) 3. Set the recording mode. 4. Start recording. or To pause recording Eject the minidisc after completion of the recording. In regard to display messages In regard to the track number at the time of re- cording Select the CD recording format and the recording level. Adjust the recording level. Various CD/MD playback features Listening to the desired sequence (program playback) 6 1Press the "P.MODE" (P MODE/RDS DISP) key 2(At the time of CD program) Pres the DISC SKIP keys to se- lect the disc. To add a track to an existing program To clear a programed track To clear the entire program Confirmation of the contents of the pro- grammed tracks Repeated playback Repeat playback of programmed tracks Listening in random order (random mode) Repeated random playback Playback only the first track of selected CDs (BEST HITS program playback) Stop the BEST HITS program playback. Cancel the BEST HITS program playback. Convenient recording methods Recording of all tracks or a single track of a CD by one-touch re- cording (O.T.E.) Page Recording in changed order (PGM mode playback + O.T.E.) Cancel PGM mode playback. Interrupting a recording PGM mode can be canceled by the proce- dure for "To clear the entire program". When the STOP 7 key is pressed, the playback and the recording are ended. Recording only the first track of selected CDs (BEST HITS program recording) Stop the BEST HITS program playback. Cancel the BEST HITS program playback. MD Edit Functions Selection of the type of edit function Grouping of tracks Function limitations because of the MD standard Dividing and combining tracks Recording by groups (GROUP) Group recording image Image of division into groups Dividing a recorded MD into groups Deleting group information Changing the range of a group Group selection for playback Playback of a different group during playback To stop group playback Return to normal playback Moving individual tracks (MOVE) Image for individual moving of tracks Image of moving grouped tracks Dividing tracks (DIVIDE) Image of dividing a track (Example: In case of STEREO mode) Preview playback image Page Combining tracks (COMBINE) Image for combining tracks Image for combining grouped tracks Erasing individual tracks (ERASE)/Erasing all tracks on an MD (ALL ERASE) Image for eraseing a track Page Assigning a title (name) to a minidisc or a track Preparations for assigning a title Assigning a disc title: Assigning a group title: Assigning a track title: Input of a title memo: Page Deleting or changing characters In regard to the number of characters which can be entered In regard to the key functions Use of title memo (TITLE MEMO) Input of a name memo Use of a title memo Name editing character table Deletion of the edited contents (EDIT CANCEL) Setting auto power save (A.P.S.) A.P.S. Adjusting the brightness of the display part (DIMMER) Convenient functions Clock adjustment Timer operation Sleep timer (SLEEP) Timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2) AI timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2) Sleep timer (SLEEP) Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER) 1. Make preparations for the play. 2. Set the timer setting program number. 3. Select EVERYDAY or ONETIME ex- ecution of the programed timer. 4. Set the ON time. 5. Set the OFF time. 6. Select "PLAY" or "AI PLAY". 7. Make the desired reservation (Timer play) 7. Make the desired reservation (Timer recording) 8. Put the unit in standby mode. Setting the PROG. timer again to the same contents When timer operation is not desired Important Items Note related to transportation and movement Maintenance Reference Caution on condensation Maintenance of the unit Disc handling precautions Handling Cleaning Storage Discs which can be played with this unit SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) In regard to the sampling frequency In case of difficulty Operation to reset Amplifier section/Speakers & ^ 9 ^ Tuner section In case of difficulty Symptom Cause Remedy 9 Remote control unit MD section (MD standard symptoms etc.) MD section (other symptoms) w CountermeasuresMeaningDisplay indication MD section (list of displayed messages) d ! I Specifications [Amplifier section] Speakers [MD recordre section] [CD player section]